Configure skype windows 10 [all cheats and utilities]

Windows abandoned the well-known Messenger when it acquired the development rights to Skype. But this was not at all a step back from the company. Skype was one of the most advanced video calling applications and that worked best at the moment. Microsoft did not miss the opportunity and to this day it is still one of the best. Today we are going to see how to configure Skype Windows 10 to get the most out of this chat application.

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Best of all, this application is already integrated into Windows, and if you also have a user account on your computer created from a Microsoft account, the better thing even more. In this step by step we will see all the tricks and utilities that we can configure in Skype Windows 10.

Sign in to Skype the first time

The first thing we can logically do is open this application. We have already indicated that it comes installed in Windows natively, so you only have to look for it in the start menu.

• If we do not find it with the naked eye, we will write " Skype " in the start menu and the search engine will do the job. As we have said, if our user account is a Microsoft account, we will automatically log in to the application.

Not first that an initial configuration wizard appears. It gives us the possibility to search for contacts and update our profile image.

Next, it will ask us if we want to give permission to access the camera and microphone. It is advisable to accept the invitation, but if we need these in the future.

Once the wizard is finished, we will be on the main Skype screen.

Find contacts on Skype that we don't know yet

The first thing we can do is look for new contacts that we do not know yet. Skype gives us this possibility directly. We go to the " Contacts " tab and inside this button " + Contact"

We can also add phone numbers to initiate phone calls, or invite friends to join Skype by email or SMS.

Add contact to Skype favorites

Another thing we can do is create a favorites list where we have the contacts we use the most. In this way we will not have the need to search the long list of contacts for friends' chats.

To do this we only have to go to the " chats " or " Contacts " tab and right-click on one of the contacts. The option to " add to favorites " will appear in the drop-down list

Both the chats of these contacts and the list of contacts themselves will go to a new tab called favorites

Change appearance or theme of chats

In the aspect customization section we can also do interesting actions. By default Skype chat has a minimalist look. In order to change the way the conversations are seen, we will do the following:

• We do not go to the upper left, right next to our online user and click on the ellipsis. Now we choose the " Configuration " option. Within this we are located on the " general " tab.

From here we can change the color of the theme. And we do not go into " Theme " we will have a few options available if we navigate through the side arrows.

Create group chat on Skype

Just as we have the possibility to create groups on WhatsApp or Discord, we will have the possibility to do it on Skype. In this way we can speak simultaneously with several contacts or make a group video call.

To do this we place ourselves on the chat tab and press the " + chat " button. We choose the option of “ New group chat ”. We put the name to the group and then we can select the contacts we want. When we finish we will give " Done"

From here we can make a call to all contacts and also continue adding more, with the button at the top of the chat window.

Send attachments on Skype

During conversions we maintain, we can also send files to a conversation group or contact.

It is as simple as opening the conversation and clicking on the button on the right side of the text box. Automatically we will get the file explorer to choose any one we want.

Phone on Skype

To call a contact by phone we will go to the " Calls " tab and select the contact we want to call. We will have two options:

Call directly via Skype: if the contact also has Skype, the call will be free and the internet network will be used to make the connection.

Call a phone number by Skype: if the contact does not have Skype or wants to call him directly by phone because he does not have a data connection, we can also do it, although we will need to have a credit card with money configured. The call costs 0.42 cent / min, one dunk.

In the same way, if we have a webcam or we are on a Smartphone, we can also make a video call with the corresponding button.

View contact profile on Skype

To see the profile of a contact, right-click on it and the option " View profile " will appear. From this window we can also do most of the things mentioned above in addition to knowing more information about the contact. We will also have the option to block it.

Delete Skype notifications in Windows 10

Perhaps when we have enough active conversations one of the biggest inconveniences of Skype is notifications. Skype is integrated into Windows 10, so the notifications of this will go directly to our desktop every time a contact speaks to us and we are not in the chat.

To disable notifications of the program in Windows 10, and in general, of any program we will have to do the following:

• Press the key combination " Windows + I " to open the configuration panel. If we prefer, we can also open the start menu and click on the side gear. Once inside, we will go to the " System " option. that the first of allInside this we choose the option " Notifications and actions " If we navigate down we will see a list of applications that have notifications. Skype will also be here.

To deactivate them, we will deactivate the button that corresponds to this application. From now on it will stop bothering us.

Add contacts to Windows desktop

From the Windows 10 taskbar we can manage our contact list, not only from Skype, but also from the Contacts and Mail application. In our case we are interested in Skype.

• What we must do is go to the taskbar and right-click on it. In the option " Show contacts in the taskbar " it must be active.

• Once we have it available, we will give you the " Start " button. Our applications related to contacts will appear. Among them is Skype. If we have Skype open we can click on the bottom option of the window " Search and anchor contacts " Next we choose the contact we want to anchor in the taskbar and it will be placed.

If we want to talk to him, we just have to click on his image and select Skype. In this way we can speak directly.

Change or edit status in Skype

To modify our connection status and emotional status we must go to the upper left and click on our username. A window will appear where we can edit our contact name, status and connection status.

Activate instant translator for conversations and calls on Skype

This is undoubtedly one of the most interesting functions that we have available on Skype. Thanks to her we will be able to speak directly with a person, in whatever language it is and Skype will take care of translating what she is saying into our language. To activate it we will do the following:

• We go to a contact and right-click on it. We choose " View profile " In the window that opens we will go to the option " Start translator "

Now we will open the configuration options in the chat window.

1. We must choose the language that the other participant has in the list that appears to us. Next, we must choose the language that we want to hear We can also choose the style of voice in male or female

Once these changes are made, we can start our multilingual conversation.

Allow only our contacts to call us on Skype

We will go to the configuration window by clicking on the ellipsis at the top and then we will enter the " Calls " tab. In the option " Allow only calls from contacts to ring on this device " we must leave it activated

Share your PC screen in Skype video call

When you start a video call with a contact at the bottom of the video call image, a series of buttons will appear. You must identify one with the symbol of "+", if you press it, the option to share the screen will appear.

List of hotkeys for Skype

Skype have a good number of key combinations to make your life easier and access functions faster. To know them, go to the Skype website where you will find all of them.

These are some of the basic and most advanced features to get the most out of this chat application.

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